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2 years
London
Tuition Fee
£5,510 per year (UK home)
Full-time
The tuition fee for UK home students is £5,510 per year. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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An honours degree with a minimum 2:2. Counselling Skills qualification (minimum Level 2) with ongoing skills observation and feedback. English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). An enhanced DBS check for the Adult Workforce which is registered with the update service. Minimum of 6 months voluntary or paid experience working with vulnerable or distressed adults in a helping capacity. Sufficient availability to complete 100 supervised client contact hours in a work placement.
Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.
Upon successful completion, you will have gained the 100 supervised client contact hours required to apply for individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and may also apply to join the BACP professional register.
Assessments include oral and technology-mediated presentations, case formulations, written assignments, reflective logs, and practical skills assessments, including role-play sessions and a supervised research dissertation in year two.
The institution provides comprehensive support, including access to a placement coordinator who helps students secure work placements, and guidance on professional development throughout the programme.
Yes, the course requires you to secure a supervised placement in the first year. The institution provides support in finding and beginning a placement, though it is the student's responsibility to secure one.
This course offers an integrative approach based on person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic frameworks, with a strong emphasis on learning through experience, collaborative projects, and reflective, ethical practice.
Yes, the course is highly practical, focusing on developing core practitioner skills through role-play, supervised placements, and reflective groups to ensure you are ready for professional practice.
The learning experience is experiential and collaborative, involving small group projects, reflective practice groups, and supervised clinical work, ensuring you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
Prospective students should be aware that they need to secure a supervised placement, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and are encouraged to undertake personal therapy at their own expense during the programme.
